The ban is ostensibly due to the potential of spying and such, but really, it’s just a recognition that if the U.S. lets in cheap Chinese electric vehicles it’ll basically end the U.S. auto industry. Which is very possibly true. Chinese EV manufacturers have built efficiencies thanks to vertical integration that make…

The Fiat/Bertone X1/9 was my childhood attainable dream car. I ended up with a Toyota MR2 with is, kind’a the modern version of that. Still love the X1/9. The thing is Kei-car tiny and loads of fun form what I hear. That said, this one’s only for someone who’s comfortable tuning aftermarket engine management systems…

When I see that I think:

Better hurry while there’s still one to nuke.

Yeah... I mean, like.... FIAT? What exactly are you doing these days? I think FIAT and I might as well be thinking Suzuki.

Though I’m a dyed in the wool manual fanatic, I would definitely consider a Giulia Ti with the paddle shifters if Stellantis didn’t scream: “Look at me, I’m the next Fisker!”

Wish I’d bought a Countach back when they were $80K. I could sell it today for a cool half mil and break even on the running/maintenance costs over those 20 years.

He then made a clumsy analogy to it being like driving a ballet dancer, whatever that means.

LOL, love the reference. Yeah... this.

On the one hand, fuck Tesla. On the other hand, 17% of a European company’s workforce gets sick in August? Yeah... that kinda does sound a little sketchy.

If you’re feeling brave, you can pick up a used version of Chevy’s electric pickup for thousands less than what they’re selling for new...

The answer... always

The what?

Greyhound isn’t public transit, but since it’s in the slideshow I’ll tell my story:

Daaaammmmnnn...

Sounds like he doesn’t give a goddamn about those pointy headed nerds with pockets protectors and materials science degrees from fancy engineering schools. What the hell do they know about building boats?!?!?!

You sell cars for a living, don’t you? Next you’re going to try and talk me into a 72 month loan.

“Atomic Blonde” was basically a music video disguised as a Cold War spy thriller and includes an (all too brief) scene with a badass Alfa Montreal.

He understands EVERYTHING better than ANYONE... he said so himself: